Industrial Mechanical Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging from corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time. This role is for an Industrial Mechanical Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a salary of up to $32.00 per hour. The position offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, advancement opportunities, training, and company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in industrial maintenance and/or 4+ years education in industrial maintenance technologies / engineering preferred.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required.
Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time.
Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles in a safe manner.
Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
Must have working knowledge of: using hand / power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.

Nice To Haves

4+ years education in industrial maintenance technologies / engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment, adhering to "Safety First" expectations including PJHA process, Observation process, and compliance with all company/site safety guidelines and procedures.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment in conformance with established standards.
Complete assigned tasks with or without direct supervision, depending on the task and employee development.
Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards/work procedures and provide work order feedback on discrepancies.
Use hand and power tools daily, including power tools (hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill press, hydraulic pullers), rigging equipment, and perform welding and cutting torch operations as required.
Operate and possess knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
Work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, etc., utilizing fall protection equipment.
Ensure compliance with all company/customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals, including employee development planning.
Communicate with team members to assist in short- and long-range planning to support company goals.
Maintain personal tools required for the job, including an up-to-date documented personal tool list.
Meet physical requirements of the job.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Complete accurate and timely administrative duties, including time accounting and work order completion.
Maintain positive customer and employee relations.